Grade 12 Life Sciences
4 Seasons
Grade 12 Life Sciences covers a range of biological concepts and processes and covers topics such as Meiosis, Reproduction in Vertebrates, Human Reproduction, Responding to the Environment (Humans), Human Endocrine System, Homeostasis in Humans, Responding to the Environment (Plants), Human Impact on Environment and DNA: Code of Life, Meiosis, Genetics and Inheritance, Evolution to prepare you for your final examinations.
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12:49Episode 1
The Endocrine system
Episode 1
In this lesson, we unpack the endocrine system and the different components that make this system able to achieve homeostasis.
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11:29Episode 2
Negative feedback mechanism
Episode 2
The endocrine system has a negative and positive feedback mechanism to help it achieve the balance of homeostasis. In this lesson, we look into how this type of regulation keeps the body in balance around the set body’s set points.
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10:03Episode 3
Homeostasis in humans
Episode 3
Homeostasis is about maintaining the internal environment of the body. This balance is achieved through a number of mechanisms and hormones. In this lesson, we look at all the ways in which homeostasis is achieved in the body.
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11:47Episode 4
Thermoregulation: Skin
Episode 4
The skin is the largest organ of the body and is therefore a key player in maintaining homeostasis. In this lesson, we look at homeostasis through thermoregulation and how the skin works with other structures to control our internal temperatures.
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09:25Episode 5
Hormones in plants
Episode 5
Plants have hormones that stimulate their processes of life. In this lesson, we take a detailed look at these hormones and their functions
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06:35Episode 6
Plant defence mechanism
Episode 6
In the lesson, we take an in-depth look at how plants protect themselves from the environment and predators. We unpack the range of adaptations these plants have as defence mechanisms.
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13:09Episode 8
Evolution by Natural Selection
Episode 8
In this lesson, we take an in-depth look at natural selection and the theories proposed by Charles Darwin and Jean-Baptiste Lamarck on how species have evolved.
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11:57Episode 10
Evolution by natural selection
Episode 10
In this lesson, we will look at the theory of punctuated equilibrium proposed by Niles Aldridge ad Stephen Gould. We also unpack the types of speciation and reproductive isolation.
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13:38Episode 11
Human Evolution
Episode 11
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12:40Episode 12
The cradle of humankind
Episode 12